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Valtteri Bottas has now been formally announced as a Cadillac F1 driver, signalling his return to the F1 grid.
Valtteri Bottas has recently clarified the rationale behind his decision to join Cadillac’s F1 project. After serving as Mercedes’ reserve driver, he aimed to return to full-time competition and seized the opportunity with Cadillac due to their ambitious yet pragmatic approach in building a competitive team. Cadillac’s team, with backing from General Motors, will initially use a Ferrari power unit before transitioning to an in-house engine design. Bottas expressed his excitement to contribute to shaping the team and its presence in F1, highlighting Cadillac’s rich American motorsport legacy. He looks forward to embodying the American racing spirit on global F1 circuits and expressed gratitude to Mercedes for their support during this transition.
